When Security Wouldn't Let The Ustad In

'The security guards at the stadium did not recognise him. He kept saying he was Zakir Hussain but they did not permit him to enter.''Zakir bhai was calm and told me it is not their fault. They......

Is Nuclear Deal PM Singh's Biggest Achievement?

The India-US nuclear deal was aimed at ending India's nuclear isolation and nuclear apartheid, recalls Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Then prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh with then US undersecretary of......

'When He Played The Tabla It Was Magic'

'The balance Zakir Bhai created between rhythm and execution...his maths during his performances were perfect, and yet he was a fountain of improvisation.' IMAGE: Eleven-year-old Puneet Thakkar,......

Ex-home secy Ajay Bhalla new Manipur guv, Mizoram gets former Army chief

Former Union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been appointed the governor of strife-torn Manipur, ex-Army chief Vijay Kumar Singh is the new Mizoram governor while Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed......

Rupee tumbles 3% in 2024; turbulence to ebb in 2025

The rupee tumbled 3 per cent against the US dollar in 2024 as concerns over slower economic growth and a stronger greenback in global markets weighed, but it was among the least volatile currencies......

Modi's Budget agenda: Jobs, farm productivity, funds for infr

Job creation, improving farm productivity, and mobilising public funds for infrastructure development were some of the issues that figured during the interaction between Prime Minister Narendra......

What You Need To Know About Cyber Fraud

The number of digital financial frauds rose more than four times in FY24 year-on-year to comprise 80 per cent of all financial frauds. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Outgoing RBI......

Will RBI's new Guv usher a growth-propping rate cut in 2025?

Malhotra, who started his three-year term on December 11, has pointed to growth, stability and trust as his focus areas. Photograph: Hemanshi Kamani/Reuters The RBI under former governor......

'You Gave India More Than You Got Credit For'

'The demise of #ManmohanSingh ji who (looking back) presided over India's actual 'Acchey Din' feels like the end of an era when India was actually (more) democratic, when Indians were free(er) of......

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.......

'The World, My World, Will Never Be The Same'

'Shyam babu, you will always be with us through your films, your laughter and your wise and kind words.' IMAGE: Nandita Das with Shyam Benegal. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandita Das/Instagram......

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandita Das/Instagram Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away into the ages......

Hima Das's career in jeopardy? Faces 16-month ban

IMAGE: The 16-month suspension period ran from July 22, 2023 to November 21, 2024 and the athlete is now free to take part in tournaments but what has created a flutter. Photograph: Kind Courtesy......

Vijay Hazare: Srijith's150 eclipses Shreyas' ton as Karnataka win

IMAGE: KL Shrijith, who was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 30 lakh in the recent IPL auction, hammered 150 off 101 balls with 20 fours and four sixes to help Karnataka scale down 383 with 3.4......

Arrest warrant issued against Robin Uthappa

IMAGE: Robin Uthappa is wanted in related to a case of defrauding employees. Photograph: Rediff.com Archives An arrest warrant has been issued against former India batter Robin Uthappa in......

Arjuna Awardee sprinter Baruah slams Assam govt's sports policy

'Government is not identifying and picking up talents from the ground. When someone shines, only then the government comes into the picture. That is what is happening nowadays.' IMAGE: Bhogeswar......

Historic! 9-year-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

IMAGE: At 9 years, 2 months and 18 days, Aarit Kapil is the youngest Indian and third in the world to beat a chess Grandmaster under the classical time control. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aarit......